AOTW: Harcum, Donahue hit big on Bayside title game stage

SALISBURY – Taylor Harcum of the Mardela softball team and Grant Donohue of the Stephen Decatur baseball team were named the Daily Times' Athletes of the Week for May 5-11.

Harcum, a senior, pitched in the Bayside Championship on Tuesday and had a complete-game shutout and struck out nine batters and allowed four hits in the win.

Warriors head coach Kory Shiles said the team's Bayside Championship victory this season was almost a replica of their championship win last season, and also knows that in a big game situation, Harcum will thrive.

"It was almost a repeat of the championship game last season," Shiles said. "We held them to three hits last season and they had four hits this season, and Taylor went to work and shut down Easton for the second straight season.

"She is pretty composed in a big game situation. Whether she is at the plate or in the circle, she finds a way to contribute and help us win."

Donohue, a junior, also pitched in the Bayside Championship baseball game Tuesday and also pitched a complete game as he struck out six batters and allowed two hits and one earned run.

Seahawks head coach Rich Ferro said Donohue is a battler and he wants to compete. He said the player cares about the team as much as himself, which makes a big difference in a starter.

"Grant is a guy who wants to compete and beat the best," Ferro said. "Even if he doesn't have his best stuff, he will always battle and always want to win.

"He is a guy who wants to help his teammates win and be better. He wants his teammates to be as successful, if not more successful than himself, and will do anything for them."

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Each week, The Daily Times chooses a female and a male Athlete of the Week whose on-field achievements stand out. Coaches or parents are welcome to contact The Daily Times to nominate a player, and can do so by emailing dailytimessports@gmail.com.